Can this edge guide be set to allow for working right at the edge of a work piece? or, does it only work for working the inside of the piece?
43944
It depends on the diameter of the router bottom. You cannot use this item as a guide for corner work,but can be rigged to work in the reverse order
43945
To solve that issue I build a sled that I place the work piece on. On the outside edge of the sled (the edge closest to you) is a 3/4" fence that the edge guide slides along. This puts the work piece edge 3/4" away from the guide so you can work as close to the edge of the piece as you want. It might work without the fence/sled but I have never tried it.
727503
The sharpening edge is that portion of the tool under the silver end of the tool. That portion will, if used corectly, sharpen tools, etc. Keep it oriented at about a 45 deg angle and stroke away from you. Wear gloves.
1812844
I purchased the OF 1400Q-Plus USA; it came with an edge guide. There might be other versions which might or might not have a edge guide; I don't know. Be sure to check the item specifications for the configuration you are buying.
1660224
No. That is why I gave this a poor rating. The edger blade gets destroyed quickly because without the guide you keep hitting the concrete. I go through at least 2 edger blades a season. I am about to donate it and buy something that works.
243115
The "Workstation" is like a mini drill press that can also be used for free hand edging/shaping. This is ment more for straight edge work or to dig a chennel down a small board like a router, they are quite different but I guess there use can overlap just a bit. It works by picking the bit you want (for the edge shape or chennel you want) then running the wood across to get the end product. As with all these Dremel accessories (which this is no exception too,) there very plastic and meant only for very light work. I have both this and the "workstation" and was dissapointed in how weak they really are, though they do work on small projects. My #1 issue with the "Shaper/Router Table" is that when making a small chennel down the inner side of a door trim board the guide would not hold and slip thus making the chennel go off to one side, had to catch it, re-align and tighten again, ended up with pretty messy work for a pretty light job. The workstation would not have worked at all for this purpose.
1669601
I think anywhere within the arc of the screens should work. I try to aim for the center to prevent damage to the top, rods, or unit...common sense
419832
Tom - I am looking for an edger with a fixed guide. You said yours has one - what make and model do you have? Thanks!
2085995
Yes. This bit will allow you to place your router base on one face of your work piece and the bearing will trace the perpendicular face, resulting in a 45 degree "bevel" or chamfer on the corner between the two faces. The size of the chamfer can be adjusting by setting the depth of the bit on your router.
1220337
According to the manual included one has to set the stop according to the actual width of the wood. On the drill bit and on the jig itself.
1494251
Mine did not come with a guide so that it depends on your skill to keep a straight line I suppose. I use a BD edger for that purpose.
1804372
If you look at some stained glass websites, you can find a 1/4 cone or chisel tip for fine work. I just use the edge of the stock tip for detailed jobs and it works well.
1982941
No. It will make the cut, but it does not follow a straight line very well unless the tool (NOT THE BLADE) is supported securely. You can't use a blade-guide because the carbide cutting blade will make short work of anything it contacts...including a metal straight-edge.
695515
Honestly, the answer is NO, it is too short to really work as a joiner. That being said, if you are careful, using this will probably produce a better edge that you'd get from the hardware store, or maybe even a lower end table saw.
1798587
I used it on a 31" long piece. The work piece stuck out of the top of the jig. I used a piece of plywood for additional support on the infeed side of the saw. With a little dry run practice and care, it worked fine. I wouldn't want to go much longer.
1345973
It is *supposed* to work by tracing out the lines or words on your workspace with your fingertip. Sadly, it is not possible to get it to work right as I not only tried it myself, I had several other family members try - of widely varying ages and skills. It is cheap but is even more cheaply made and thought out.
1892964
As far as I am aware, there is no angle/corner, be it inside or outside that this tool will not read. Pay attention to the exact reading/degrees, set your miter saw accordingly, make your cuts and get perfect joints first time, always. This is a really useful tool.
1334449
It all depends on the soil you are trying to cut through. I love this tool. It has made edging a breeze for me. If you keep the blade sharp, you should be fine.